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LE16 NYN

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,544 mi
Last recorded87,544 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE16 NYN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 87,544 miles

both front shocks misting oil

n/s/r shock misting oil

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Sep 2025 87,543 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty surface corrosion and show signs of binding ( red) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front shocks misting oil

n/s/r shock misting oil

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Sep 2024 77,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 1.7mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 68,268 miles

front discs heavy lipped and rusty

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure re-secured lamp (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 59,794 miles

both rear tyres perishing / cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2022 59,794 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 21/5 watt bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perishing / cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2021 48,922 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 48,922 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 21/5 watt bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 38,094 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 27,955 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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LE16 NYN is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 49,747 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LE16 NYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Carens is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LE16 NYN registered?

LE16 NYN is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is LE16 NYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE16 NYN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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